Welcome to this charming and thoughtfully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the desirable Olive Hills neighborhood of El Cajon. Offering 1,163 square feet of comfortable living space, this home combines tasteful updates with practical improvements and unique spaces that make it truly special.
The heart of the home is the newly remodeled kitchen, featuring shaker cabinetry with convenient pull-out lower drawers, premium quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, custom subway tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, adjustable recessed lighting, garbage disposal, and stainless-steel gas range with air-fryer function and microwave. Beautiful wood-look laminate flooring extends through the kitchen and dining area, complemented by fresh paint in the kitchen, dining area, living room and one bedroom. The living room also features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for gathering on cool evenings.
Additional improvements include double-pane windows throughout, premium shutters and a custom-fitted sliding door shade, a recently replaced and upgraded electrical panel, and a leased solar system with an LG RESU 7H/10H backup battery designed to provide power to select appliances and lighting during a power outage. The primary bathroom features a brand-new walk-in shower, while the guest bathroom offers a relaxing jacuzzi tub.
The property also offers an abundance of storage and flexible spaces, including two storage sheds, additional garage ceiling storage and cabinetry, plus a unique elevated retreat at the top of the backyard. Use it as a man cave, she shed, teen hangout, hobby space or simply a private place to relax and enjoy the views. The hillside backyard is a true blank canvas, with steps leading to the upper portion of the property where you can take in beautiful sunsets and enjoy an elevated vantage point for fireworks. Bring your vision and create your own outdoor oasis with landscaping, terraced gardens, entertaining areas and more.
Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks and everyday amenities, with easy freeway access for commuting throughout San Diego County. This Olive Hills home offers a wonderful combination of thoughtful updates, energy-conscious features, flexible spaces, storage and a unique backyard setting with room to make it your own.
For sale
Listed by: AXEN Realty • Heather Chance • Contact: 951-265-1329
Price cut: $25K (9/10)
$774,999
1577 Olive Hills Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
3beds
1,163sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.26 Acres Lot
$772,500 Zestimate®
$666/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceFarmhouse sinkCustom subway tile backsplashPremium quartz countertopsNewly remodeled kitchenAdjustable recessed lightingPremium shutters
- 12 days
- 272
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Chance DRE #01462152 951-265-1329,
AXEN Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SW26187128
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Remodeled, Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,163 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5071010300
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: El Cajon
Location
- Region: El Cajon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $666/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $567,520
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$772,500
$734,000 - $811,000
$3,634/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Price change | $774,999-3.1%$666/sqft |
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| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+63.6%$688/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Sold | $489,000+2.9%$420/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $475,000+216.7%$408/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker West #180022691 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/1995 | Sold | $150,000$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $567,520 +2% |
| 2025 | $7,055 -2.7% | $556,393 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,250 +1% | $545,484 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,177 +4.3% | $534,789 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,881 +2.7% | $524,303 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,699 -1.2% | $514,023 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,780 +11.9% | $508,753 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,058 +130.8% | $498,779 +127.8% |
| 2018 | $2,625 +1.4% | $218,984 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,590 +4.2% | $214,691 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,485 +0.6% | $210,482 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,471 +2% | $207,321 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,423 | $203,261 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $202,343 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $198,376 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $194,487 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $193,034 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $193,494 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $189,701 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $185,982 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $182,336 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $178,762 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $175,258 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $172,047 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $168,675 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $165,369 |
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